Waterman Mountain
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| Waterman Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 8,038 ft (2,450 m)[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Range | San Gabriel Mountains |
| Coordinates | 34°20′10″N 117°56′11″W / 34.3361112°N 117.9364538°WCoordinates: 34°20′10″N 117°56′11″W / 34.3361112°N 117.9364538°W[2] |
| Topo map | USGS Waterman Mountain |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Waterman Loop |
Waterman Mountain, at 8,038 ft, is a prominent peak in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California within the Angeles National Forest. Several small ski areas are located on its north side: Mount Waterman, Kratka Ridge, and Buckhorn Ski Club. The Buckhorn and Cooper campgrounds are below the Angeles Crest Highway. During Winter and early spring this mountain is packed with snow. Snow may even be found in September lying on Waterman mountain. Spring brings a lot of rain and makes Waterman covered in wildflowers. Summers are hot and dry. The climate here is Highlands/Mediterranean. Partly due to this climate, mixed conifer forests are found on Waterman Mountain, Fauna is greatly influenced because of this climate.
See also
- Mount Waterman
References
- ↑ "Waterman Mountain, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ↑ "Waterman Mountain". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
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